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Glimmer, Sparks and the 100 Pound Elephant!

Staying positive is something that Amy and I often talk about. It's not something that you can neglect. You have to consciously think about renewing your mind and shifting your focus. Little things along the journey of weight loss put more "fuel" in your "tank of positivity."

Staying positive is something that Amy and I often talk about. It's not something that you can neglect. You have to consciously think about renewing your mind and shifting your focus. Little things along the journey of weight loss put more "fuel" in your "tank of positivity."

I will never forget the unbelievable joy and the smile that came to my face the day at work that I hit my 100 pound weight-loss mark. I had nearly made it halfway! That thought alone made my spirit soar.

My boss weighs about a "buck 10." A weight, I might add, I think my body saw only for a brief moment in the 3rd grade. Anyway, I looked at her and said, "I've nearly lost you!" Without hesitation I yelled, "Get on my back! Just hop on!” Mary literally jumped up, and off we went through the salon, like we were in some crazy competition, heading straight towards the finish line!

Everyone was staring and I was shouting, "I've officially lost a Mary Swank!" Then, my back began to hurt and my knees started to feel weak and I had her jump off. I had been carrying that extra weight around for so many years; standing, swelling, aching and causing my joints so much hardship! In that instant, my mind was renewed, as the gravity of both the physical and emotional weight I had lost began to sink in.

In that moment, I felt so positive, strong and in control. I became aware of the impact of encouraging milestones in my future. It is almost helpful to wake up and look for the encouragement. Whether it may come in the form of a smile from a stranger, your pants not fitting so snugly, the words from a coworker that acknowledge your physical changes, or the way that during your workout you are able to push yourself just that much harder. Seek to find the glimmers of light in your world. They are the sparks that help your inner flame!

Blog written by Nancy Schuessler
Nancy's strong desires to live a healthy lifestyle and become a mother lead her on an extraordinary journey to reprogram her body...